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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bessie tell Lillian about the fire in Chapter Nine?
(a) It frightens her.
(b) She never wants it to go away.
(c) She enjoys scaring people.
(d) She finds it peaceful.

2. Whom does Bessie plan to research in Chapter Eight?
(a) Loretta Lynn.
(b) Patsy Cline.
(c) Reba McEntire.
(d) Dolly Parton.

3. At the start of Chapter Nine, how does Lillian describe the next three weeks?
(a) Like the world was spinning faster.
(b) Like the world was spinning awkwardly.
(c) Like the world was spinning sideways.
(d) Like the world was spinning slower.

4. According to Lillian in Chapter Six, what item might keep the children from catching fire?
(a) Race car clothes.
(b) Straightjackets.
(c) Steel-toed boots.
(d) Ice vests.

5. According to Lillian in Chapter Nine, the country doctor looks like what pop culture figure?
(a) Willy Wonka.
(b) Orville Redenbacher.
(c) Ronald McDonald.
(d) Colonel Sanders.

6. According to Lillian in Chapter Ten, what do the twins doubt?
(a) That they are important to their father.
(b) That Lillian likes them.
(c) That they are normal.
(d) That they will ever be cured.

7. According to Lillian in Chapter Six, doing what activity daily might help the twins?
(a) Knitting.
(b) Painting.
(c) Yoga.
(d) Pilates.

8. Where does Lillian find the twins after they disappear in Chapter Six?
(a) In bed.
(b) In Carl's car.
(c) In Timothy's room.
(d) At the end of the woods.

9. How does Lillian describe Timothy's burning in Chapter Ten?
(a) Fearsomely and dreadfully.
(b) Darkly and awesomely.
(c) Gracefully and clearly.
(d) Perfectly and brilliantly.

10. When Lillian teaches the twins basketball in Chapter Seven, with what aspect of the game does she begin?
(a) Dribbling.
(b) Defense.
(c) Shooting.
(d) Game rules.

11. The country doctor in Chapter Nine is particularly valued for which quality?
(a) His integrity.
(b) His discernment.
(c) His discretion.
(d) His loyalty.

12. Why does Lillian not want children of her own, as she reveals in Chapter Eight?
(a) Because she would be bad at being a parent.
(b) Because her mother never showed her love.
(c) Because she does not have the money.
(d) Because children frighten her.

13. Who carries Timothy away from the press conference in Chapter Ten?
(a) Madison.
(b) Carl.
(c) Jasper.
(d) The secret service.

14. Upon seeing Timothy watching the twins in Chapter Six, how does Lillian feel?
(a) Lighthearted.
(b) Unnerved.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Furious.

15. When Bessie wants to visit the estate in Chapter Nine, what does Lillian make the twins do first?
(a) Call their father.
(b) Put on their Nomex clothing.
(c) Shoot some hoops.
(d) Apply the fire-retardant gel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the fire represent to Bessie, as revealed in Chapter Nine?

2. When Lillian teaches the twins basketball in Chapter Seven, who interrupts them?

3. What surprises Roland following the library trip in Chapter Eight?

4. Which of Lillian's ideas does Carl reject in Chapter Six, citing security concerns?

5. What causes Bessie to become extremely frustrated in Chapter Six?

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